[ With a sharp, tired exhale, Alphinaud folds his arms over his chest. ]

I would not ever claim to fully understand the intentions of an Ascian, truth be told; I can only assume you had intended to throw us off your trail.

[ Not that it explain the handful of others he's seen... Emet-Selch has a point. ]

Though, I suppose orchestrating this... situation, whatever it may be, is unlike you.